Dying to quit : why we smoke and how we stop /

Someone dies of a tobacco-related disease, somewhere in the world, every 10 seconds. Why do so many of us - one in every three persons worldwide - smoke? And what can science tell us about how we can stop? This book follows the smoking-life of a young woman hoping to quit, and explores the myths and...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Brigham, Janet
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Washington, D.C. : Joseph Henry Press, 1998.
Subjects:
Cigarette habit > Psychological aspects.
Cigarette habit > Prevention.
Tobacco > Physiological effect.
Nicotine addiction > Treatment.
Smoking > psychology
Smoking Cessation
Tobacco > physiology
Tabac > Effets physiologiques.
Tabagisme > Traitement.
SELF-HELP > Substance Abuse & Addictions > General.
Nicotine addiction > Treatment
Smoking > Prevention
Smoking > Psychological aspects
Tobacco > Physiological effect
Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:Someone dies of a tobacco-related disease, somewhere in the world, every 10 seconds. Why do so many of us - one in every three persons worldwide - smoke? And what can science tell us about how we can stop? This book follows the smoking-life of a young woman hoping to quit, and explores the myths and mysteries of addiction.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xv, 289 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 251-267) and index.
ISBN:0585024006
9780585024004

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